“By vacating the earlier decision in the Noel Canning case, the
appeals court today has called into question all recent NLRB actions and
activities.”

“By vacating the earlier decision in the Noel Canning case, the
appeals court today has called into question all recent NLRB actions and
activities.

“Today’s decision found grievous fault with President Obama’s use of
recess appointments to constitute the NLRB, and has effectively derailed
the Administration’s attempt to implement the so-called Employee Free
Choice Act through executive power.

“The court has rightly recognized the Senate’s important role in
providing advice and consent on executive appointments. This decision
has provided the Administration yet another opportunity to work with
Congress and the business community to rehabilitate the battered NLRB.

“The opinion issued today is a victory for every American employer and
employee and we applaud the court for its findings.”

As the world’s largest retail trade association and the voice of retail
worldwide, NRF represents retailers of all types and sizes, including
chain restaurants and industry partners, from the United States and more
than 45 countries abroad. Retailers operate more than 3.6 million U.S.
establishments that support one in four U.S. jobs – 42 million working
Americans. Contributing $2.5 trillion to annual GDP, retail is a daily
barometer for the nation’s economy. NRF’s Retail
Means Jobs campaign emphasizes the economic importance of retail and
encourages policymakers to support a Jobs,
Innovation and Consumer Value Agenda aimed at boosting economic
growth and job creation. www.nrf.com